Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Mount Pleasant, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Mount Pleasant.
- Summer fairs
- Club open days
- Church fêtes
Book the van in Mount Pleasant
How our fish and chip van for events works in Mount Pleasant
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. We are frequently asked to cater fish and chip supper nights and horse and dog shows, with chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
At a fête or show near Mount Pleasant, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Common questions in Mount Pleasant
Do you come out to small places like Mount Pleasant?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you trade at school fairs around Mount Pleasant?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van come to Mount Pleasant?
Yes, we do. Mount Pleasant is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
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A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter fairs in Mount Pleasant are dark by about 4:05pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Community events around Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is about 2 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. In and around Mount Pleasant, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Sway station is about 1.6 miles away. Within about 3 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Mount Pleasant, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in SO41, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Mount Pleasant Lane and Kings Hyde or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Mount Pleasant, we cover Battramsley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-east), Warborne (2 miles east) and Lymington (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.9 miles south-east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local pubs include The Hobler Public House (1 mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events we cater in Mount Pleasant
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes
A school like Priestlands School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mount Pleasant?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Mount Pleasant and across Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch